olcaptain
Senior Member
The Crew and I have just returned from a 25 hour stint on the dock just below the Wallace Dam. For those of you who do not know, Wallace Dam is located in Eatonton, Georgia and it is the dam that creates Lake Oconee.
After giving this adventure some thought I have come to the conclusion that many of you have no earthly idea what you would encounter or even expect to experience or see on a trip of this nature. So that will be our theme for this evening. Just what might you encounter on a 25 hour cruise with the Ol Captain and his Crew on the Wallace Dam dock? I thought you’d never ask…………………….
The first thing you’d encounter would be an All-Star Breakfast served with the finest black coffee in the good ol US of A.
After a hearty breakfast you would meet 3 of the most energetic and exciting Carp fishing buddies that money can’t buy:
First on the agenda would be the most famous Carp Hound around! Maximus Relaximus!
Next would be the ever amiable Tim “Cool Dad” Gill himself!!
Rounding out the Crew (no pun intended) is the most unique individual ever to grace a Carp bank. This man is know far and wide and needs no introduction. The one……. the only……… Michael “Big Bird “ Strickland!!
After the introductions you might notice their little home away from home. You will see a varied array of tackle, kit and sleeping quarters. With all the accouterments of home, you would soon be ready to begin the next phase of the tour!
The next phase would include a fish or two and what we would call a “Proper Pull Down”.
Your next stop is certainly one of my favorites. To some it goes completely unnoticed. To some it happened with a bang! I simply refer to this chapter as God’s Creation:
Quite often, during your tour you might be interrupted by yet another catch by the Ol Captain
Next comes my favorite part. This is the part where others “Come see us”!! Late yesterday afternoon we had the privilege of chatting with Anthony Frazier and his two lovely daughters!!
Folks, I need to drop anchor and sit right here for a minute. Tony Frazier is no ordinary guest. Tony Frazier in my opinion is an American Hero! Not only has Tony been with the Putnam County Sherriff’s Department for almost 20 years. He has also been in the Marine Reserves for the same amount of time!! Mr. Frazier (who posts on the GON Forum as Gunny146) has recently returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan that took him away from his hearth and home for almost a year. In my book a man who serves his country at home and abroad and still keeps his family at the top of his list is a true American Hero! In the times we are living in we need more men like Anthony Frazier.
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So we have had breakfast and met the Crew. We have seen the beautiful scenery, seen pull-downs and a few fish. We have met a hero and well, what do you know!! Another fish by the Ol Captain!!
And another!!
But alas, I digress.
There is one technique that you are sure to take notice of. This technique is known as Lick & Release and was perfected by Maximus Relaximus (The Ultimate Carp Hound)!
What you may not know is that it was the Ol Captain himself who trained Max in L&R. It has been said that Max is so smart that the Ol Cappy only had to show him one time!!
Well, I guess that about wraps up our 25 hour tour. Perhaps you are bored or disgusted. But (change of direction) maybe you have been lured just a little closer to our web:
One thing is for sure. You will never know how you will really react until you take the time to Come see us!
After giving this adventure some thought I have come to the conclusion that many of you have no earthly idea what you would encounter or even expect to experience or see on a trip of this nature. So that will be our theme for this evening. Just what might you encounter on a 25 hour cruise with the Ol Captain and his Crew on the Wallace Dam dock? I thought you’d never ask…………………….
The first thing you’d encounter would be an All-Star Breakfast served with the finest black coffee in the good ol US of A.
After a hearty breakfast you would meet 3 of the most energetic and exciting Carp fishing buddies that money can’t buy:
First on the agenda would be the most famous Carp Hound around! Maximus Relaximus!
Next would be the ever amiable Tim “Cool Dad” Gill himself!!
Rounding out the Crew (no pun intended) is the most unique individual ever to grace a Carp bank. This man is know far and wide and needs no introduction. The one……. the only……… Michael “Big Bird “ Strickland!!
After the introductions you might notice their little home away from home. You will see a varied array of tackle, kit and sleeping quarters. With all the accouterments of home, you would soon be ready to begin the next phase of the tour!
The next phase would include a fish or two and what we would call a “Proper Pull Down”.
Your next stop is certainly one of my favorites. To some it goes completely unnoticed. To some it happened with a bang! I simply refer to this chapter as God’s Creation:
Quite often, during your tour you might be interrupted by yet another catch by the Ol Captain
Next comes my favorite part. This is the part where others “Come see us”!! Late yesterday afternoon we had the privilege of chatting with Anthony Frazier and his two lovely daughters!!
Folks, I need to drop anchor and sit right here for a minute. Tony Frazier is no ordinary guest. Tony Frazier in my opinion is an American Hero! Not only has Tony been with the Putnam County Sherriff’s Department for almost 20 years. He has also been in the Marine Reserves for the same amount of time!! Mr. Frazier (who posts on the GON Forum as Gunny146) has recently returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan that took him away from his hearth and home for almost a year. In my book a man who serves his country at home and abroad and still keeps his family at the top of his list is a true American Hero! In the times we are living in we need more men like Anthony Frazier.
…………………………..
So we have had breakfast and met the Crew. We have seen the beautiful scenery, seen pull-downs and a few fish. We have met a hero and well, what do you know!! Another fish by the Ol Captain!!
And another!!
But alas, I digress.
There is one technique that you are sure to take notice of. This technique is known as Lick & Release and was perfected by Maximus Relaximus (The Ultimate Carp Hound)!
What you may not know is that it was the Ol Captain himself who trained Max in L&R. It has been said that Max is so smart that the Ol Cappy only had to show him one time!!
Well, I guess that about wraps up our 25 hour tour. Perhaps you are bored or disgusted. But (change of direction) maybe you have been lured just a little closer to our web:
One thing is for sure. You will never know how you will really react until you take the time to Come see us!
